Tag: advanced munitions
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Bayraktar Kızılelma Conducts Supersonic Air-to-Ground Missile Test
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has aced its first supersonic air-to-ground missile test, striking a target with pinpoint accuracy from over 120 km away using Roketsan's JET-230 missile. This major milestone marks a significant advancement in the drone's combat capabilities.
PLA Unveils Upgraded Bangalore Torpedo
Meet the GBP113A, a game-changing upgrade to the century-old Bangalore torpedo, now with a rigid-flexible combination design that lets it curve, snake, and blast its way into previously hard-to-reach areas. This innovative device delivers the same powerful punch as its predecessor, but with added maneuverability and flexibility.
Saab Expands Global Production, Unveils Advanced Munitions
Saab has unveiled its powerful HEAT 758 round, a tandem-warhead munition capable of penetrating even the toughest tank hulls, as demonstrated by a live firing test against a Russian T-80 main battle tank. The impressive display showcases the round's potential to revolutionize modern warfare.
US Military Develops Compact AIM-9X Sidewinder for Stealth Aircraft
The US military is advancing its stealth aircraft capabilities with the compact AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, designed for internal carriage on advanced aircraft with enhanced performance. The Navy has allocated $83.3 million in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request to develop this cutting-edge technology.
Turkey Unveils Neşter Precision Munition with Bladed Design
Meet Neşter, a game-changing precision munition that's redefining surgical strikes with its unique bladed design, allowing for pinpoint accuracy and controlled neutralization of targets with minimal collateral damage. This Turkish innovation is set to revolutionize the defense industry with its cutting-edge technology.
Navy Tests Extended-Range JDAM, Hitting Targets 200 Miles Away
The Navy has successfully tested its Extended-Range JDAM, launching modified bombs from F/A-18E Super Hornets that hit targets a whopping 200 miles away. This game-changing feat is forcing a major rethink of military strategy and capabilities.